JMeter Performance Testing Tutorial 1 - What is JMeter and how to install JMeter on Windows 10
Summary
TLDRThis tutorial introduces JMeter, an open-source Java application for performance testing. It was initially designed for web apps but has expanded to include API testing. The video explains the importance of performance testing, especially for high-traffic applications like e-commerce sites, to prevent slowdowns and ensure a smooth user experience. The tutorial then outlines the steps to download and run JMeter on a Windows machine, including installing Java, setting up environment variables, verifying Java installation, and finally running JMeter by executing the batch file from the extracted JMeter folder.
Takeaways
- đ JMeter is an open-source, Java-based application used for performance and functional testing.
- đ Initially designed for web applications, JMeter now supports testing APIs and more.
- đ Performance testing is crucial for ensuring an application performs well under heavy user load, especially for e-commerce and promotions.
- âïž To run JMeter on a Windows machine, Java must first be installed.
- đ ïž Setting up Java involves configuring environment variables, specifically defining 'JAVA_HOME' and adding the Java bin path.
- â Verifying Java installation can be done using the command 'java -version' in the command prompt.
- đ After Java is installed, download JMeter from its official website using a ZIP file option.
- đ Extract the downloaded ZIP file to access JMeter files and folders.
- đ±ïž To run JMeter, simply execute the Windows batch file from the 'bin' folderâno installation required.
- đ Future tutorials will explore JMeter's folder structure and user interface in detail.
Q & A
What is JMeter and why is it used?
-JMeter is an open-source, Java-based application used to measure the functional behavior and performance of applications. It helps test the performance of web applications, APIs, and more, by simulating multiple users interacting with the system.
Why is performance testing important for applications?
-Performance testing ensures that an application can handle a large number of users simultaneously without slowing down or crashing. This is critical for e-commerce applications, for instance, where downtime can lead to revenue loss.
How has JMeter evolved from its initial design?
-Initially, JMeter was designed to test the performance of web applications. However, it has since expanded to support other features, such as testing APIs, enabling broader use in performance testing.
What are the steps to install and run JMeter on a Windows machine?
-To install and run JMeter, the steps include: 1) Downloading and installing Java, 2) Setting up environment variables for Java, 3) Verifying the Java installation, 4) Downloading JMeter, 5) Extracting the downloaded zip file, and 6) Running JMeter through the batch file in the 'bin' folder.
Why is Java required to run JMeter?
-JMeter is a Java-based application, so it requires Java to be installed on the system to function properly. Setting up Java's environment variables is essential for running JMeter.
How do you verify that Java is installed correctly on a Windows machine?
-To verify Java installation, open the command prompt and type `java -version`. If the Java version appears, it means Java is installed and working correctly. If not, you may need to check and fix the environment variables.
What should you do if the JMeter download link does not work?
-If the JMeter download link doesnât work, it could be due to a temporary issue with the link. Users should wait for the problem to be resolved or try downloading from another mirror if available.
What is the purpose of setting up environment variables for Java in JMeter installation?
-Setting up environment variables, specifically `JAVA_HOME`, is essential to ensure that the system knows where Java is installed and can access it when needed by JMeter.
What is contained in the JMeter folder after extraction?
-After extracting the JMeter zip file, the folder contains multiple subfolders, including the 'bin' folder, where the batch file to run JMeter is located. These folders house important configuration and library files needed for JMeter's functionality.
How do you run JMeter on a Windows machine?
-To run JMeter on a Windows machine, navigate to the 'bin' folder in the extracted JMeter directory and double-click the Windows batch file. This will launch the JMeter application without needing further installation.
Outlines
đ» Introduction to JMeter Tutorial
This paragraph introduces a tutorial on JMeter, an open-source Java application used for performance testing. It explains the evolution of JMeter from a tool for web applications to one that can also test APIs. The importance of performance testing is discussed with an example of an e-commerce application that could face issues if not tested for performance under high user load. The paragraph concludes with steps to download and run JMeter on a Windows machine, emphasizing the need for Java installation and environment variable setup.
đ§ Setting Up JMeter on Windows
The second paragraph provides a step-by-step guide to verify Java installation and to download and run JMeter on a Windows system. It instructs users to check Java version from the command prompt, download JMeter from its official website, and extract the zip file to access the application. The paragraph reassures that no installation of JMeter is needed, just running the batch file from the 'bin' folder will suffice. It also mentions upcoming sessions that will delve into JMeter's folders and user interface.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄJMeter
đĄPerformance Testing
đĄJava
đĄEnvironment Variables
đĄFunctional Behavior
đĄAPI Testing
đĄE-commerce Application
đĄLoad
đĄBatch File
đĄUser Interface (UI)
Highlights
Introduction to JMeter and its purpose: JMeter is an open-source, Java-based application used to measure the performance of web applications.
JMeter's original use was for web applications, but its functionality has expanded to include performance testing for APIs.
Importance of performance testing: It ensures smooth functionality during high-traffic periods, like e-commerce promotions, preventing slowdowns or system crashes.
JMeter helps measure the functional behavior of an application, especially under heavy loads, to ensure optimal performance.
Downloading and installing Java: JMeter is a Java-based application, so Java needs to be installed on your machine before using JMeter.
Setting up environment variables: After installing Java, you must configure system environment variables, specifically setting the JAVA_HOME path.
Verifying Java installation: Run 'java -version' in the command prompt to confirm Java is installed correctly and operational.
Downloading JMeter: Visit the official JMeter website to download the JMeter zip file for your operating system.
Extracting and running JMeter: After downloading, extract the zip file and run JMeter from the 'bin' folder by clicking the Windows batch file.
No need for installation: JMeter does not require installationâjust extract and run it directly from the folder.
JMeter's interface: The tutorial will cover the folders found in the extracted JMeter directory and provide an overview of its user interface in upcoming sessions.
JMeter provides a simple and easy-to-understand interface for conducting performance tests.
Using JMeter for performance testing ensures that applications can handle large user volumes, especially during peak periods.
If Java is not functioning, check the environment variable setup to ensure that paths are properly configured.
Next steps in the tutorial: In future sessions, there will be a deep dive into JMeter's folder structure and its user interface.
Transcripts
hello everyone uh welcome to this jmeter
tutorial
in this tutorial we will learn about the
jimmy term why we need
j meter and furthermore we will see how
we can download
and run the jmeter on the windows
machine so
let's begin geometry is basically an
open
source java based application
geometry is used to measure the
functional behavior
in terms of the performance so using the
g meter you can measure the performance
of your application
initially geometry was developed for the
web
applications only but now they have
extended
their features and functionalities and
you can do much more than that
for example now you can test the
performance of your apis
as well now let's discuss why we need to
do a performance testing
for example tomorrow you will be
developing an e-commerce application so
it is expected that
maybe thousands or maybe millions of
users will be
using your application at the same time
especially in the cases of the
promotions
right so the more number of users will
be accessing your application
the more resources of your application
will be consumed
so at some time your resources will get
consumed
and your application will start slowing
down
and eventually your application will
stop responding
so if this happens your customer will
not be able to purchase anything from
your site
and eventually it will impact your
revenue
so that's why in order to provide a
smooth experience
to the end users we need to do our
performance testing
okay so now let's see how we can
download
and run the j meter on the windows
machine
so here are the steps you need to follow
in order to
run the g meter on your windows machine
so first
you need to download java
because geometry is a java based
application so you need to install the
java on your machine
so that you can open the geometer and
work with the performance testing
okay so you need to download a java
first
then you need to set up
the environment variables for java setup
setup environment
variables for java
okay then
verify okay then we need to verify
that java is installed
and working properly okay
after that we will download
j meter and finally
we will run j meter
okay so these are the steps we need to
follow okay
so java is already installed on my
machine but
for you if you want to install java so
just go to the browser
and type download java or
download jdk okay so once you will
download that
okay you need to define the environment
variables
okay for that let me open
the environment variables to show you
how you can
define the environment variables for
java so let me open this one
on my machine environment yeah
so i'm opening that one okay so you need
to go here
environment variables and here
what you need to do is that first you
need to create
a new system variable okay
and you need to give a name in caps java
underscore home
and you need to provide the path main
root path here okay once you will do
that
after that what you need to do just
click on this path
click on add it and here you need to
provide
a java path okay if this doesn't
work just provide the full path till the
bin
okay so what what is the bin path so
let me open my c drive here
okay and here in c
in program files here's my java
okay and here
so in case that particular path which i
showed you earlier doesn't
work then copy this path from here
and paste this path
here in in the path system variables
okay here click new and add that one
so it will start working so now
you have successfully added
the environment variables now
this is a time to verify either your
java is working or not
okay so for that open your command
prompt
and type java
dash version and hit enter
so if the java versions are appearing
here
this means that java is installed and
working properly on your operating
system
if not then you need to check your
environment variables
okay so this is how you can download it
and install the java now the next step
would be basically
to download the geometer so open the
browser
and in browser just type
download jmeter
okay so this is the official website
from where you can download the jmeter
so click on this link
and from here the easiest way
is to use the zip file so just click on
this
file and it will start downloading right
now there's some problem with the link
if i click on this link it says not
found
and most probably this is just due to
this preferred something like that
in the url but once this will be fixed
the zip file will be downloaded on your
system
so here wherever you want
to save this zip file you can do that so
you will get something like this
you need to extract this file okay
and it will create a folder for you okay
okay now you need to open this folder
and you will see multiple sub folders
here
so don't worry about these folders we
will discuss these folders
in our upcoming sessions for right now
just click on this bin folder and again
you will see a lot of files here
in order to run the g-meter you don't
need to install a j-meter on your
machine
just click on this windows batch file
in order to run the geometer just click
on this one
so now you have successfully
opened up the jmeter on your windows
machine so in our
next lectures we will first discuss
about the folders we see earlier
and then we will discuss the ui and
interface of the jupiter which is quite
simple in nature and easy to understand
thank you so much for watching this
tutorial we hope that you have learned
something today
see you in the next lectures
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